Bournemouth University Undergraduate International Scholarship, UK

This scholarship is offered to international applicants for BU undergraduate (Bachelor) degrees beginning in September 2012. You will be eligible to apply for a BU Undergraduate International Scholarship if you can demonstrate an outstanding academic profile relevant to your course. An outstanding academic profile is one which is considered to be equivalent to 3 Grade As at UK ′A′ Level as assessed by NARIC.

Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?

All applicants classified as 'overseas' for fee purposes are eligible to apply.

To which courses does this scholarship apply?

Applicants for all three or four year full-time undergraduate (Bachelors) courses in the following Schools may apply:

Business School

School of Design, Engineering & Computing

School of Health & Social Care

The Media School

School of Tourism.

How many scholarships are awarded annually?

Business School - 5 scholarships

School of Design, Engineering & Computing - 10 scholarships

School of Health & Social Care - 5 scholarships

The Media School - 1 in every 3 applicants

School of Tourism - 10 scholarships.

How much is the scholarship worth?

£1000 payable for each academic year of the course (where an academic profile of 60% or over is achieved in continuation years). Excluding work placement and repeat years.

How is this scholarship paid?

Scholarships are paid by a reduction in tuition fee.

What are the criteria for this scholarship?

You must be able to demonstrate an exceptional academic profile (equivalent to 3 Grade As at UK ′A′ Level as assessed by NARIC)

You must be able to demonstrate an outstanding personal profile as evidenced in your personal statement.

You must achieve a 60% pass mark year on year to qualify and receive this scholarship.

Other information about this scholarship

Recipients of this scholarship cannot be in receipt of any other BU scholarship

Applicants for courses delivered at BU's Partner Colleges (other than BU campus based courses) are not eligible for this scholarship

Applicants for one year Top-up courses are not eligible for this scholarship

Financial need will not be taken into consideration.

How do I apply?

You can download the BU Scholarship Application Form here:

BU Scholarship Application Form (PDF - 123kb)

The deadline for applications is 31 May 2012.

You can apply at the same time that you submit your UCAS application or any time after. Late applications may be considered if all scholarships have not been awarded by the deadline.

Please note that all scholarship application forms must be returned to the address below and not to UCAS.

For further informations, please visit official website 

 

Multi-Country Research Fellowship at CAORC, USA

The Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) Multi-Country Fellowship Program supports advanced regional or trans-regional research in the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences for U.S. doctoral candidates and scholars who have already earned their Ph.D. Preference will be given to candidates examining comparative and/or cross-regional research. Applicants are eligible to apply as individuals or in teams.
Scholars must carry out research in two or more countries outside the United States, at least one of which hosts a participating American overseas research center. Approximately nine awards of up to $12,000 each will be given.
Please note that fellowships for Master's level students will not be available for the 2011-2012 Cycle.
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Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 17, 2012.

Fellowship Details

• Eligibility Guidelines
• Application Deadline
• Terms and Conditions

Preparing to Apply

• Tips for Applying
• Tips for Letters of Recommendation
• Important Notes Regarding Applications
• Sample of Past Awards

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USA NESA Undergraduate Scholarship for International Students 2012-2013

Scholarship Title: 2012-2013 NEAR EAST & SOUTH ASIA UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Brief Scholarship Description:
The Near East and South Asia Undergraduate Exchange Program, NESA UGRAD, is a part of GLOBAL UGRAD, a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State. NESA UGRAD will award scholarships to outstanding students from countries of the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia for one-year of undergraduate, non-degree studies programs in the United States at a diverse network of accredited two- and four-year institutions. Participants will be enrolled full-time and will live on-campus with an American roommate. Participants will not select host institutions and placements will not be changed. Possible fields of study include, but are not limited to, the humanities, arts, social sciences, mathematical science, natural and physical sciences,and applied science. Examples of past fields of study can be found on page three.


Scholarship Provider: A program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs U.S. Department of State
Scholarship Application Deadline: Sunday, January 23rd, 2012

Who can Apply?
Competition for the NESA UGRAD program is merit-based. Candidates will be considered without respect to race, color, religion, national origin, or gender. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The competition is open to anyone who:

• Is a citizen, national or permanent resident qualified to hold a valid passport issued by the country from which applicant is applying;
• Is completing his/her final year of secondary school or enrolled in first-, second-, third-year fulltime undergraduate study at the time of application at a registered academic institution in his/her country and is in good academic standing.
• Part-time students or correspondence students are not eligible;
• Is between the ages of 18-25;
• Submits a complete application with all required documents by the application deadline;
• Is able to begin the academic exchange program in the United States in August 2012;
• Is able to receive and maintain a J-1 visa;
• Is committed to returning to his/her home country after completion of the program; and
• Is proficient in spoken and written English at the time of application.

Countries:
Near East and South Asia: Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, India, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen.
How to Apply
Apply Online at http://www.americancouncilsnetwork.org/nesaugrad/apply/
Undergraduate Exchange Program Website
http://nesaugrad.org/
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Overseas Student Scholarship, University of Abertay Dundee, UK

Overseas Student Scholarship Scheme
Academic Year 2012-2013
University of Abertay Dundee

The Overseas Student Scholarship Fund is open to students living outside the European Union and the European Free Trade Area, who are liable to pay overseas tuition fees and whom the University of Abertay Dundee believes would bring to the University additional personal and academic qualities. The Fund will support individual scholarships based on academic merit, and/or personal achievement in either sports or music. They will be available for students enrolling for study at Abertay in September 2012.

The value of each scholarship award will be directly related to the quality of the individual applicant’s academic merit and/or his or her personal achievements in sport or music.

The value of the award to individuals may therefore vary, but would not exceed the value of the tuition fee, and be subject to the amount of the total Scholarship Fund remaining when the application is considered.

Deadline for Applications
The University has set 31st January 2012 as the deadline for applications for the first round of awards. Two further rounds of applications for the academic year 2012/13 will be invited with deadlines of the 30th April and 31st July 2012.

Students applying for one or more full years of study at the University of Abertay Dundee, at either undergraduate or postgraduate level, will be eligible to apply for a scholarship.

Undergraduate students who are granted a place on a University of Abertay Dundee full-time degree course and are awarded a scholarship will benefit from the scholarship funding each year, for up to four years depending on the length of their course1. For taught postgraduate degrees, successful applicants will enjoy scholarship funding for the duration of their course (normally between 12 and 18 months).

The Academic Merit Scholarships will be available to those with outstanding academic merit, based on their proven academic record at school and/or college and/or university at the point of application.

The Personal Achievement Scholarships will be available to those applicants whose personal achievements in sport or music demonstrate a commitment and determination to excel in other aspects of life.

The Personal Achievement Scholarships are not being presented as Sports Scholarships or Music Scholarships in the conventional sense. They are however designed to reward those who can demonstrate their achievements to date in their chosen musical or sporting field. The University of Abertay Dundee has a strong record of individual and institutional achievement in both areas. It has run a highly successful Elite Athletes programme for many years, supporting individual sports men and women who are competing at national or international level, and who have also represented the University in their sport. Among Abertay’s sporting alumni are: a women’s tae kwon do world champion, a European amateur golf champion, and international competitors for Scotland and or the UK in rugby union, judo, athletics, figure-skating, hockey, gymnastics, soccer, and waterpolo. In music, Abertay is one of only a handful of universities in the UK to have its own pipe band, linked to a thriving University traditional music club.

Among the sporting scholarships will be: 11 Cricketing Excellence Scholarships, 8 Golf Handicap Scholarships, 11 Football Scholarship, 15 Rugby Union Scholarship, 5 Basketball Star Player Scholarship. Other sporting scholarships are available for Volley Ball, Hockey, Badminton, Ladies Netball, Boxing, and Snow Sports.

Applicants will be asked to justify their applications through, for example, membership of their relevant regional or national sporting teams or demonstrable excellence at club level.

Among the available music scholarships will be: 2 Piano Solo Performance Scholarships, 2 Piano Ensemble Scholarships, 4 Digital Keyboard Performance Scholarship, 2 Guitar Solo Performance Scholarships, 2 Guitar Ensemble Performance Scholarship as well as scholarships for all sections of orchestral performance, as well as traditional musical instruments (non-western) and traditional western musical instruments (e.g. Fiddle, Bagpipes). Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their achievements through certified performance skills in their chosen musical form.

Guidance Notes
Eligibility: You can only apply for a scholarship if you have submitted an application for a place on a degree or postgraduate programme at Abertay.

Level of musical/sporting achievement required
We would expect that you will be able to submit evidence of having achieved an advanced level by a recognised body in the musical or sporting world.

Music: Evidence of successful examination performance (e.g. Associated Board Examinations or equivalent) and/or selection to play in a regional or national orchestra or other major successful musical group.

Sport: Evidence of selection to a regional or national team or recognised qualifications from an approved sporting body / association. Applicants for golf should submit evidence of their handicap.

Scholarship Offers
Scholarships will only be paid if you successfully meet any conditions of the offer made and will be deducted from the overall fee payable. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have sufficient funds to cover remaining costs.

Deferring Entry
It is not possible to defer a scholarship to start in another academic year. You would need to reapply.

Multiple scholarships
You can apply for any, or all of the academic merit, sport or music awards but it will not be possible to qualify for more than one of our scholarships or other fee reductions.

Scholarship Recommendation Pro-Forma
This should be a short letter on headed paper from your School, College, University, or relevant Music/Sport Institution stating the following:

• This is to confirm that (Name of Institution) supports the application of (name of student) for a scholarship on the grounds of outstanding musical excellence/sporting excellence in the area of (e.g. violin/cricket)
• Position of staff member
• Name
• Signature and date

Application submission
Applications for scholarships must be completed in full and all required documents must be submitted with the completed scholarship application form. If you do not provide all of the information and documentation requested, your application will not be considered.

If possible applications should be scanned and submitted electronically as attachments. They should be sent to sro@abertay.ac.uk with the subject heading Scholarship Application.

Alternatively they can be mailed (please send copies not originals) to arrive by the closing date to:

Scholarships Student Recruitment Office
University of Abertay Dundee,
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG
United Kingdom

Scholarship deadline
The scholarship committee will meet on 3 occasions and the relevant deadlines are:

1. 31st January 2012
2. 30th April 2012
3. 31st July 2012

Applicants will be notified whether they have been successful within 4 weeks of the relevant closing date.

Terms and Conditions

1. Candidates must complete the relevant application form (where appropriate) and supply supporting documentation by the relevant deadline for awards. We regret that applications and associated documentation received after the deadline cannot be considered.
2. Awards are only available to candidates eligible to pay full-time overseas tuition fees.
3. Applicants must be available to take up their place on the course in September 2012. Overseas Scholarship awards cannot be deferred. Applicants who are unable to commence study at that time must re-apply for consideration under future Overseas Scholarship arrangements.
4. Once an award has been made, applicants must confirm their acceptance of the Scholarship within two weeks of notification. Failure to do so will result in the award being withdrawn and offered to another applicant.
5. Scholarships are awarded as a reduction in the total tuition fee payable; it is not a cash award.
6. Scholarships cannot be used as a method of paying the University’s tuition fee prepayment requirement.
7. Sponsored students (defined as government/company) are eligible to apply. As the scholarship is discounted from the overall tuition fee paid; it is therefore a reduction in the fees for the official sponsor.
8. Applicants can apply for multiple scholarships, but students may only be awarded one University of Abertay Dundee Scholarship i.e. applicants cannot receive multiple awards.
9. Students coming through one of our partner institutions can make an application to be considered for Scholarships, but can only receive either the partner discount or the Scholarship.
10. The Scholarship is of fixed value, does not increase with inflation and is awarded for the full length of the course but is not payable for repeat years of study.
11. All students who are awarded a scholarship agree to allow the Student Recruitment Office to share their data with other departments/services within the University.
12. The University reserves the right to use information collected from students who are awarded a scholarship in our promotional activities, for example by featuring profile/story/details of award holders in the University’s student recruitment activities; however, we will not give out your personal information without your permission, via a request from us.
13. The University’s decision on the equivalence and eligibility of your qualifications is final.
14. The University’s decision on awards is final.
15. The University reserves the right to amend, discontinue or withdraw the Overseas Scholarships scheme at any time without prior notice.

For more information, please visit official website: www.abertay.ac.uk

Scholarships for African, European and ACP Countries – MUNDUS ACP II Project

Scholarship Title: MUNDUS ACP II Project Scholarships in Europe
Scholarship Description:
The Erasmus Mundus 2009-2013 Programme is a cooperation and mobility programme in the area of Higher Education, implemented by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). In case of the Erasmus Mundus Action 2 – Strand 1 (EMA2 – STRAND 1), under which the MUNDUS ACP II Project is being developed, the management is carried out under the supervision of the Directorate General EuropeAid (DG Aidco).
EMA2 – STRAND 1 main goals are to promote the European Higher Education, to encourage the reinforcement and improvement of students’ career perspectives and to favour the intercultural understanding through the cooperation with third countries, in harmony with the EU external policy objectives, in order to contribute to the sustainable development of the third countries’ Higher Education. This strand includes partnerships between European and third countries’ Higher Education Institutions, exchange and mobility in several Higher Education levels, and also a scholarship system.
The MUNDUS ACP II Project is the MUNDUS ACP Project renewal which implementation began in the 2010/2011 academic year. The Project comprises European and several ACP Countries‘ Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and HEIs Associations, and was implemented within the framework of the Erasmus Mundus, Action 2 – STRAND 1, Lot 15, ACP Countries.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 January 2012.
Subject Fields of Study:

01 Agriculture Sciences
02 Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning
03 Art and Design
04 Business Studies, Management Science
05 Education, Teacher Training
06 Engineering, Technology
07 Geography, Geology
08 Humanities
09 Languages and Philological Sciences
10 Law
11 Mathematics, Informatics
12 Medical Sciences
13 Natural Sciences
14 Social Sciences
15 Communication and Information Sciences
16 Other Areas of Study

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Countries: European and several ACP Countries

How to Apply?
Details of eligible candidates can be found here.
For more Information and Application

WIA Foundation Annual 2012-2013 Scholarship

At least one award of $1000 will be given to a rising senior in college, to be applied to the 2013-2014 academic year.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Minimum college grade point average (GPA) of not less than the equivalent of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Must have completed at least two and a half academic years of full-time college work at the time of application, and must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States or its territories, working towards a bachelor's degree, and plan to continue to be enrolled in the subsequent academic year
• Interested in pursuing a career in the aerospace field
• Entering senior year in the 2012-2013 academic year
• Must be female, of any citizenship or nationality

The scholarship recipient will be honored at WIA Awards Banquet held in Fall 2012.

2012 WIA Foundation Scholarship Application is now online!
Applications are due February 1, 2012

Women in Aerospace Foundation Inc.
204 E Street, N.E. • Washington, D.C. 20002
info@womeninaerospacefoundation.org

WIA F. Scholarship Application (141 K)

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) in Eurasia and Central Asia

Undergraduate Exchange Program in various fields for the applicants of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan at the academic institution in one of the 12 eligible countries

Study Subject(s):Various
Scholarship Description: The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) in Eurasia and Central Asia is a program of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State. The Global UGRAD program provides opportunities for full-time 1st-, 2nd-, 3rd-, and 4th-year undergraduate students from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan to spend one academic year of non-degree study in a US university or community college. All students (including 4th year students) must have at least one term remaining at their home institutions upon completion of the program. Participants are selected through an open, merit-based competition.

Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State
Scholarship can be taken at: USA and 12 eligible countries

Eligibility:
- Is a citizen, national or permanent resident qualified to hold a valid passport issued by the country of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, or Uzbekistan;
-Is currently residing in one of the following eligible countries: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, or Uzbekistan;
- Is enrolled as a first-, second-, third, or fourth-year full-time undergraduate student at the time of application at a registered academic institution in one of the 12 eligible countries and in good academic standing. All students (including 4th year students) must return to their home academic institution for a minimum of one full term (semester or year) following the end of the Global UGRAD program. Correspondence students in Tajikistan and Turkmenistan are also eligible to apply;
- Is between the ages of 18-24 years old at the time of travel to the United States (August-September 2012);

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Yes (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan)

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: December 22, 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Fulbright Public Policy Fellowships at Participating Foreign Countries, 2012-2013

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State will inaugurate a new Fulbright award in academic year 2012-13.  The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship will provide opportunities for U.S. citizens to build mutual understanding and contribute to the strengthening of the public sector abroad. 

The Fulbright Public Policy Fellowship will allow fellows to serve in professional placements in foreign government ministries or institutions and gain hands-on public sector experience in participating foreign countries while simultaneously carrying out an academic research/study project. 

Fulbright Public Policy Fellowships will be offered in the following countries:

• Bangladesh
• Dominican Republic
• Guatemala
• Haiti
• Ivory Coast
• Jamaica
• Mongolia
• Nepal
• Nigeria
• Thailand
• Tunisia

Embassies, Fulbright Commissions (where applicable), and host country governments will coordinate appropriate professional placements for candidates in public policy areas including, but not limited to, public health, education, agriculture, justice, energy, environment, public finance, economic development, information technology, and communications.

The goal of these assignments is to build the Fellows’ knowledge and skills, provide support to partner country institutions, and promote long-term ties between the U.S. and the partner country. The U.S. Embassy, with the Fulbright Commission (where applicable), will provide administrative support and oversight during the Fellow’s program.

Fulbright Public Policy Fellows will serve in a capacity similar to a “special assistant” for a senior level official. Successful applicants must have a strong service orientation, flexibility and resourcefulness, outstanding organizational skills, a wide range of competencies including strong writing, communication and IT skills, and an ability to work behind the scenes in a supportive role. Fellows may be responsible for activities such as policy and budget development and analysis; program monitoring and evaluation; drafting speeches, talking points, and correspondence; record keeping and note taking; and general project management. Fellows will have the opportunity to use their subject area expertise, language fluency, and other skills, such as IT proficiency, during the program to support the achievement of host institution goals. Responsibilities will be finalized after the placement is made. Participants will also be expected to carry out an academic component, such as an independent research project or related coursework. Fulbright Public Policy Fellows will spend approximately 32 hours per week in their professional assignment and 8 hours per week pursuing a related academic project. 

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Candidate Profile and Qualifications

Please refer to the Individual Country Summaries for specific country qualifications. 

In addition to specific instructions for the application essays and Language Self-Evaluation, this program has other qualifications and preferences as follows.  

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be a U.S. citizen by November 1, 2011
• Prior to the grant period, fall 2012, have a master’s with an area of focus that is applicable to public policy, or a J.D. degree
  OR
  be currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program.  Candidates who hold a doctoral degree at the time of application are not eligible.
• Have at least two years of full-time, professional work experience in policy-related fields.
  

Applicants must select at least one country of preference in the Online Application, but may rank up to three countries of preference.  Candidates who indicate a preference for more than one country should provide evidence of their qualifications for each country indicated. However, applicants will be considered for all participating countries based on individual country requirements and the applicant’s qualifications.

Factors in selection of Fellows will include:

• Academic and professional record
• Proficiency in the local working language of the host country
• Knowledge of the host country/region (history, culture, etc.)
• Personal and professional qualifications
• Preference factors as indicated below
  

Preference in selection will be given to candidates with:

• Fluency in the local working language(s)
• Deep knowledge of the host country/region (history, culture, etc.)
• Advanced communication skills
• A strong service orientation and a high degree of versatility, resourcefulness, and creativity

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Application Process

The deadline for submission of the Fulbright U.S. Student Online Application is February 1, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. 

All supporting academic credentials, including academic transcripts and letters of reference must also be submitted in the Embark Online Application and Reference System by this date.  HARD COPY SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

By the application deadline of February 1, 2012 applicants must:

• Complete the Embark Fulbright U.S. Student Online Application.
  
• Essays: Click here for instructions on preparing essays for this fellowship.
  
• TRANSCIPTS:  a) Obtain copies of all degree transcripts, including undergraduate and graduate, and academic transcripts for institutions where the applicant completed 12 or more degree credits; b) upload all transcripts into the Online Application.
  
• REFERENCES:  In the Online Application, register three persons to complete letters of reference.  References will be completed by the referees in the Embark Online Reference System and must be submitted by February 1, 2012.
• Click here for general instructions on References.
  
• FOREIGN LANGUAGE SELF-EVALUATION (FORM 7 in the Online Application): Adhere to the special instructions in the online application for completing this form. Click here for special instruction related to preparing FORM 7: Language Self Evaluation.
  
• FOREIGN LANGUAGE EVALUATION(S):  In the Online Application, register the Language Evaluator(s).   Foreign Language Evaluations (FLE) must be presented for languages relevant to the applicant’s country(ies) of preference.  Up to two FLEs can be submitted online.  If applicants have significant language skills in more than two relevant languages, these skills should be mentioned in Part A of the first essay, Statement of Policy Fellowship Goals.  Foreign Language Evaluations must be completed by the evaluators in the Embark Online Reference System and must be submitted by February 1, 2012.
  
  • Click here for further instructions on the FLE. Applicants with language skills in the host country working language are required to have an FLE prepared and submitted by a qualified language instructor or other qualified person.

The Embark Application is open.

 

For further information, please visit official website

Academic Excellence Scholarships for International Students at La Trobe University, Australia

La Trobe University announce Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship for International students, Australia

Scholarship Description: La Trobe’s Academic Excellence Scholarships are targeted towards high achieving international students from all countries across all of La Trobe’s undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. The awards are for newly commencing students only, and are non-renewable lump sums awarded across a maximum period of two semesters (or twelve months).

Study Subject(s):Courses offered by La Trobe University
Course Level:Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Scholarship Provider: La Trobe University
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia

Eligibility:
The AES Awards are open to international students proposing to undertake undergraduate and coursework full degrees at La Trobe (noting that Higher Degree Research, Exchange, Study Abroad, ELICOS and Foundation Studies and Diploma students are ineligible).

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

How to Apply: By email

Scholarship Application Deadline:
-Semester 1, 2012: Friday 16 December 2011: all students applying from overseas Friday 27 January 2012: all students applying onshore
-Semester 2, 2012: Friday 18 May 2012: all students applying from overseas Friday 29 June 2012: all students applying onshore

For more Information clicke here

Regular Fellowship for US Citizens at AIPS, Pakistan

Senior/Junior Research Fellowship by Council of American Overseas Research Centers at enrolled/employed full-time at a university in the USA ,Pakistan, 2012

Scholarship Description: Current federal travel regulations prohibit the use of US government-sponsored funding for travel to Pakistan. AIPS Fellowships can be used to travel to and pursure research in any country EXCEPT Pakistan and the United States.

Study Subject(s):Courses offered by the participating institution
Course Level:Pre/postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Council of American Overseas Research Centers
Scholarship can be taken at: Pakistan

Eligibility:
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and/or enrolled/employed full-time in an institution of higher education in the USA. Pre-doctoral applicants should have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation. Pre-doctoral applications should also include a transcript and a letter from the dissertation advisor (This letter can be one of the three letters of reference).

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

How to Apply: By online

Scholarship Application Deadline: Feb. 1, 2012

For more Information and Application click here

Undergraduate Scholarships in the field of Science, technology, engineering and mathematics at Stony Brook University, USA

2012-13 Stony Brook University offers Undergraduate Scholarships in the field of Science, technology, engineering and mathematics , USA

Scholarship Description: The LSAMP program provides scholarship support for incoming first-year students and provides support for research projects designed by upper division LSAMP students. The LSAMP program is especially interested in high-achieving students who intend to pursue post-baccalaureate studies in science or mathematics and bachelor degrees in engineering. The LSAMP program is not funded to support students declaring majors in medicine, nursing, allied health sciences, or non STEM majors.

Study Subject(s): Science, technology, engineering and mathematics
Course Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Provider: National Science Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: General, entering freshmen should have a high school average not less than 90 and continuing students should have a cumulative grade point average not less than 3.0, unless otherwise specified.(African-American, Latino, Native American, Alaskan Native and Native Pacific Islander) who pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Applicants must be either citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

Scholarship Open for International Students: No
How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline for entering freshmen is February 1st, 2012, and the application deadline for continuing students is May 1st, 2012

For more information click here

Diploma/Master studentship in the field of life sciences, chemistry, physics or engineering, Germany

European Molecular Biology Laboratory offers Diploma/Master studentship in the field of life sciences, chemistry, physics or engineering, Germany

Scholarship Description: Many biological environments (e.g. soil, human gut, etc,) are inhabited by complex heterogeneous populations of diverse species. In fact, even in the human body, bacteria and unicellular organisms outnumber the human cells. Unfortunately, only a fraction of them can be isolated and cultivated for which reason the analysis of their genotypes and phenotypes remains extremely difficult. The aim of this project is the characterization and sequencing of individual cells from diverse populations using droplet-based microfluidics. Cells will be encapsulated into individual droplets of a water-in-oil emulsion, sorted according to their phenotype (e.g. an enzymatic activity) and analysed (e.g. by sequencing or qPCR) on the micro scale.

Study Subject(s):Single-cell Metagenomics using Droplet-based Microfluidics
Course Level :Diploma/Master
Scholarship Provider : European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Scholarship can be taken at : Germany

Eligibility:Highly motivated Diploma- / Master Students are welcome to apply. Candidates should have a primary training in the life sciences, chemistry, physics or engineering. Prior experience with real-time PCR, microfluidics and/or sequencing is beneficial, but not absolutely required Application Instructions.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
How to Apply: By Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 December 2011

For more information about Scholarship

8 Doctoral positions in the field of Life Sciences at VIB laboratories, Belgium 2012

8 Doctoral positions in the field of Life Sciences at VIB laboratories, Belgium 2012

Scholarship Description: VIB scientists work at the frontlines of molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, structural biology, plant systems biology, genetics, biochemistry and microbiology.The VIB International Ph.D. Program is aimed towards all non-Belgians, currently living abroad.

Study Subject(s):Life Sciences
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: VIB
Scholarship can be taken at: Belgium

Eligibility:-Candidates should hold a university degree, or satisfy equivalent requirements, which is sufficient to start a doctoral program at a Flemish university. This means that applicants must hold a 5-year University degree, or equivalent, in life sciences (e.g. biology, biochemistry, biotechnology), physics, engineering, chemistry, or related fields. In general, this implies that the applicant has a Masters degree. Applicants, who have not yet received their degree at the time of the application deadline, can also apply, but a final certificate of the degree is needed no later than 2 months after the selection interviews, which will take place in May 2010.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

How to Apply: By Post or Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 February 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Forest Foundation Dance Scholarship at Columbia College Chicago, USA

The Forest Foundation Scholarship fund was established to recognize the accomplishments of full-time students majoring in Dance at Columbia College Chicago, and to help defray the cost of tuition and fees.

 The Forest Foundation Dance Scholarship is open to:

• Continuing full-time Dance majors who plan on graduating with a BFA degree in Dance
• Students who have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above  
• International students

Award based on: Merit

Award amount: Two $1500 awards (awarded Fall 2011) - One awarded to a student with a freshmen/sophomore status and one awarded to a student with a junior/senior status

Application Deadline: February 15, 2012

Questions? Please contact danceinfo@colum.edu.

Student concert productions at The Dance Center are free and open to the public, though audience members are encouraged to make a small and voluntary donation of $5.00 in lieu of a ticket payment. All monetary contributions collected during these student concerts are dedicated to the Forest Foundation Scholarship Fund, and we are very grateful for this support from our patrons.

Fall 2011 Academic Concerts: 

Student Performance Night
November 10-11, 8:00 pm 

Choreographic Project I Concert
December 1-2,  8:00 pm

Choreographic Project II/Senior Concert
December 8-9, 8:00 pm

MinEvent & Faculty Concert
December 15-16, 8:00 pm

Patrons who chose to make additional contributions to the Forest Foundation Scholarship Fund of $50 or more will receive the benefits of a Friend of The Dance Center  and be recognized as a Forest Scholarship Foundation Donor in all Dance Center performance programs. Please consider increasing your donation or donate online now to support our dance students continue their education, developing their skills and personal voice, and maturity as dance artists.

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Dulverton Scholarship at University of Oxford, UK

Master’s Scholarship in the field of Medical Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences at University of Oxford, 2012 UK

Study Subject(s):Medical Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences

Course Level:Master’s

Scholarship Provider: The Dulverton Trust

Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:-Candidates should be applying to start a one year Master’s course within the University’s Medical Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences, Humanties and Social Sciences.

-Only full-time courses are eligible.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries:Albania,Armenia,Azerbaijan,Belarus,Bosnia,Croatia,Georgia,Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,Moldova,Montenegro,Serbia,Ukraine,Bulgaria,Hungary,Latvia,Lithuania,Poland,Romania,Turkey,Slovakia

Scholarship Description: The Dulverton Trust is an independent charitable grant-making organisation established by Deed in 1949 by the 1st Lord Dulverton. These awards, funded by the Dulverton Trust, are offered to students from Central/Eastern Europe who otherwise would not be able to afford to come to Oxford.Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of outstanding academic merit. Financial need may also be taken into consideration

How to Apply: Online

Scholarship Application Deadline: 6 January 2012 for Medical Sciences and Philosophy; 20 January 2012 for all other subjects

Further Scholarship Information and Application

40 MSc Bocconi Scholarship for International Graduate Student at Bocconi University, Italy

Bocconi University offers Master of Science Scholarship for International Student, Italy 2012

Study Subject(s):Science

Course Level:Master’s

Scholarship Provider: Bocconi University

Scholarship can be taken at: Italy

Eligibility:

- Non-Italian citizenship;

- Non-Italian residence;

- A non-Italian Undergraduate degree earned abroad or in Italy;

- Admission granted for the first year of a Bocconi Master of Science program in the a.y. 2012- 2013 (please note that the application must be submitted before admission: this requirement will be considered only at a later stage)

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Description: Bocconi University offers up to 40 need-based scholarships to international students enrolling in a Master of Science Program at Bocconi. The awarding of the scholarship also takes into consideration academic performances of the students.The Scholarship consists of full tuition waiver worth approximately €11.000 per year for a maximum of 2 academic years. The renewal of the scholarship is subject to meeting merit criteria. Scholarship applications must be submitted by the same deadline as that of Bocconi on-line admission’s application as stated below.

How to Apply: Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 st round-10/01/2012, 2 nd round – 10/02/2012, 3 rd round – 10/03/2012 , 4 th round – 05/04/2012, 5 th round -10/05/2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Scholarship for Practical Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing Minnesota West, Worthington campus, USA 2012

Scholarship Description: The Worthington Regional Health Care Foundation, Inc. is offering six $2,000 scholarships to Minnesota West, Worthington campus nursing students. Three scholarships will be awarded to practical nursing (LPN) students; three scholarships will be awarded to Associate Degree (RN) nursing students.

Study Subject(s):Nursing

Course Level:Practical Nursing, Associate Degree

Scholarship Provider: Worthington Regional Health Care Foundation

Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility:

-Full-time student enrolled in either the practical nursing (LPN) or Associate Degree (RN) nursing program at Minnesota West, Worthington campus

-Practical nursing (LPN) students must have completed 18 credits;

-Associate Degree (RN) nursing students must have completed 30 credits Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

How to Apply: Post

Scholarship Application Deadline: Practical Nursing (LPN) Students -March 1 st of each year , Associate Degree (RN) Nursing Students- October 1 st of each year

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Fellowship for Postdoctoral Students in Computational Fungal Genomics at Massey University, New Zealand

Scholarship Description: We are looking for a motivated and productive postdoctoral fellow to explore fungal genome evolution, including lateral gene transfer, using comparative genome data and novel computational analysis. The successful candidate will have scope to drive his/her own research program within the bounds of the group’s larger research agenda, but will also engage with ongoing collaborative research projects. This computational position requires solid quantitative skills in next generation sequencing and bioinformatics, preferably including some (basic) background in scripting or programming. Training in fungal biology and genetics can be provided as needed, and candidates from non-standard research backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Study Subject(s):Computational Fungal Genomics

Course Level:Postdoctoral

Scholarship Provider: Massey University

Scholarship can be taken at: New Zealand

Eligibility:

Qualifications

A PhD in bioinformatics, or computational biology or otherwise applicable field (interpreted broadly)

Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

-Able to conduct independent cutting-edge research

-Proven research experience, including some evidence of a publication record

-Strong quantitative skills, including some background in (basic) scripting

Preferred Qualifications:

-Candidates with a background in applied mathematics/physics/computer science are especially encouraged to apply

-Candidates will ideally be conversant in at least one programming language

-Additional bioinformatic, computational and/or statistical experience would be an advantage

Scholarship Open for International Students: No

How to Apply: Electronically and by post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 January 2012

Further Scholarship Information and Application

2012-2013 Black Sea Link Fellowship Program at New Europe College, Romania

Research Fellowships in Humanities and Social Sciences for Young and Talented Scholars from Black Sea Region, particularly from Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan at New Europe College, Romania 2012

Scholarship Description: The Black Sea Link program offers research fellowships for young, highly talented scholars in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Candidates from the Black Sea Region, particularly from Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, are welcome to apply with projects on topics of their choice, for in-residence fellowships at the New Europe College in Bucharest, Romania, an Institute for Advanced Study of international reputation and an important meeting place for scholars from East and West. The Black Sea Link program is carried out in cooperation with the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin. It is sponsored by the VolkswagenStiftung Hannover (Germany). The host institution New Europe College (NEC) supports scholars (“fellows”) by providing excellent conditions for their research and by establishing a strong and fruitful network among academics in the country and beyond. The institute has acquired a unique position in the region and has mean­while established itself as research center of international reputation. Black Sea Link fellows are invited to be in residence, together with other NEC fellows, to work on projects of their individual choice. Projects need not be connected to the Black Sea region, but may address any innovative and stimulating research question within the humanities or social sciences. Fellows are expected to take part in the weekly seminar at the institute together with the other scholars present at NEC. They also have the opportunity to profit from the NEC’s widespread international networks and its high-quality guest lecturers program. The institute’s working languages, besides Romanian, are English, French, and German; a good command of English is desirable. Fellows are assisted in all practical matters concerning travel, residence, and research in Bucharest. Toward the end of their stay, they are required to summarize their research outcomes in a scholarly article (in English, French, or German). Fellows are granted a monthly stipend of 650 € plus accommodation and traveling expenses. In addition to their residence period in Bucharest, they are offered a one-month research trip abroad to an institution of their choice, for which they receive a lump sum of 2,600 €. They also have the opportunity to order special research literature (book allowance)

Study Subject(s):Humanities and Social Sciences

Course Level:Research Fellowship

Scholarship Provider: VolkswagenStiftung Hannover (Germany)

Scholarship can be taken at: Romania

Eligibility:

-Applicants must be doctoral students or hold a PhD title.

-Preference is given to candidates below the age of 40.

-A good command of English, French or German is necessary

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Black Sea Region, particularly from Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan

How to Apply: Email

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 January, 2012

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INTERNATIONAL HIV & DRUG USE FELLOWSHIP, USA

International AIDS Society (IAS) and National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) joint fellowship programme encouraging HIV and drug use research

APPLICATIONS FOR 2012 WILL BE OPEN FROM 8 DECEMBER 2011

With the support of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the International AIDS Society (IAS) has established a research fellowship programme focusing on HIV and drug use, with the goal of contributing to advances in the scientific understanding of drug use and HIV, while fostering international collaborative research on HIV and drug use (see FAQ for definition of research areas covered by the fellowship). 

The fellowship programme is awarded as a stipend of US$75,000 in two categories: to a junior scientist for 18-month post-doctoral training, or to a well-established HIV researcher for an eight-month-long professional development training at leading host institutes excelling in HIV-related drug use research. 

In 2011, three fellowships have been awarded. The fellows and their mentors have been invited to attend the 6th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention (IAS 2011) in Rome, Italy, on 17-20 July 2011, where the awards ceremony took place. 

Eligibility

Post-doctoral training: Junior investigators with a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, MD) obtained no more than six years before the time of application in the fields of behavioural and social sciences, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, medicine, physics or public health (other disciplines may also be considered) are eligible. Applicants must hold a doctorate degree or equivalent before the start of the fellowship, but not necessarily when applying. Medical doctors who obtained a MD degree no more than eight years ago and who do not have extended research experience can be allowed to apply to a post-doctoral fellowship. They should contact ResearchPromotion@iasociety.org to check their eligibility. 

Professional development training: The fellowship is geared towards well-established HIV or drug use scientists who are not currently active in the field of HIV-related drug use research, with a minimum of seven years’ experience beyond post-doctoral level, and with a documented scientific record that includes peer-reviewed publications.

• Applications are encouraged from any country, but preference will be given to applicants from low- and middle-income countries. As there are numerous national opportunities for research training within the US, applications from US citizens and permanent residents for fellowships within the US will not be accepted.
• All applicants must choose a mentor in an institution different from their current institution (see FAQ for details).
• Applicants must be able to start their fellowships before 1 June 2013.
• Applications must be completed in English.

Application

Applications for the 2012 programme must be submitted by the prospective fellow through the online application form that will be available on the IAS website from 8 December 2011 until 10 February 2012 (until midnight CET). Please read the application guidelines before applying online. Applicants will be asked to detail their research goals, provide an abstract of their proposed project, and write a research plan for the duration of their fellowship. The research project must be related to HIV and drug use, e.g., narcotics and alcohol (for more information see FAQ). 

Applicants must have chosen an appropriate mentor who holds an established post for the duration of the fellowship and has a track record in research and training in HIV and drug use. Applicants must confirm that the host institute and the mentor can guarantee that space and facilities will be made available for the prospective fellow if he/she is successful in obtaining the fellowship. 

After the applicant submits his/her application, the mentor must then complete his/her part of the application, specifying the support that he/she will provide to the applicant, and assess the impact that the fellowship will have on the applicant’s future career. 

Selection

Applications are screened by the IAS to ensure that they are complete and eligible. All eligible applications will be independently assessed by at least two external experts (review and grading criteria can be found in the FAQ).

Once applications have been reviewed, based on the reviewers’ assessments, the fellows will be selected. Selection is based on grades, reviewers’ comments, and the maximum impact each fellowship would bring to the treatment and/or prevention of HIV/AIDS and drug use, as well as to collective capacity building in the recipient’s home country. 

The outcome of the selection will be made public approximately 10 weeks after the closing date. Fellows will be immediately notified by email. The fellowships must be started any time between 1 August 2012 and 1 June 2013. 

Conditions

Duration: Fellowships must be served continuously for the duration of the award. Fellows must start their research before 1 June 2013. 

Terms: The award of US$75,000 will be made available to the host institution, which will provide the stipend to the fellow in accordance with its usual regulatory procedures. The stipend may cover only the cost of living, personal expenses (e.g., health and accident insurance) and one return journey to the country of origin during the fellowship period. The stipend may not be supplemented with funds from the NIH or any other US federal agency or another fellowship, regardless of the source. The fellow may receive supplemental support from other sources, providing that the additional funds do not impose a service and do not exceed a maximum of US $10,000 per year. 

Work permit: The mentor and the host institution are responsible for supporting the fellow in obtaining the necessary visa and work permit, insurance and ethical approval to conduct his/her research in accordance with national requirements and the host institution’s regulatory procedures.

Reporting: Fellows and mentors must provide intermediary progress reports to the IAS every six months during the fellowship period, based on the template they will receive, as well as a final fellowship report, including an expenses report. 

Before applying, applicants are advised to read the full IAS-NIDA fellowship Policies & Procedures. 

Any questions may be directed to ResearchPromotion@iasociety.org. 

Mentors List

All fellows are required to choose a mentor in an institution different from their current institution, who holds an established post for the duration of the fellowship and has a track record in research and training in HIV and drug use. In order to facilitate the application process and to encourage international candidates, IAS and NIDA are providing for the first time a list of potential mentors. The list will serve as orientation to prospective fellows, who will choose and approach an available mentor in their field to discuss the possibility of a mentorship for a specific research project. 

Any questions may be directed to ResearchPromotion@iasociety.org. 

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